10/17/2016

October 17, 2016

PSAT

Link to information about the National Merit Finalist Program. http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/interior.aspx?sid=1758&gid=2&pgid=398

SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUCTION

David Uhrig
Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Michigan, Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification from Eastern Michigan University, Master of Music in Conducting from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University
3rd year as Director of Bands at Rochester High School
Teaches the Falcon Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Musical Pit Orchestra
Also teaches 6th grade band at Reuther Middle School

Awesome rehearsal for the Rochester HS Symphony Band on Tuesday with composer Chris M. Bernotas! He "Skyped" in from his band room office in New Jersey! The RHS Symphony Band is rehearsing his piece "Skydive" as they prepare to perform it for the Collage Concert on Wednesday, October 26.

MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL

The 2016 Rochester High School Falcon Marching Band was PERFECT on Wednesday night at the MSBOA District XVI Marching Band Festival with Straight 1's (in all 3 categories) and Straight A's (in all 9 sub-categories)!
Special thanks to Prince for the "Purple Rain" from up above during our unforgettable performance! Hopefully he was rocking to our ROYALS show with Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Michael Jackson & Elvis Presley!
GO BLUE!!

HOMECOMING WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD

A VERY special thank you to RHS Student Council and adviser Kelley Cusmano for an amazing week here at Rochester High. Please click the link below for some pictures of the week!

Click here for Out of This World Homecoming Pictures!

MUSIC STUDENTS UNITE

Thursday, September 29 the Falcon Marching Band, RHS Chorus, Reuther eighth grade band and chorus, and West seventh and eight grade chorus performed the National Anthem for the football game. Congratulations to the 350 music students who participated!

Rochester Alliance of Theatre Students proudly present Chicago as their Fall musical, November 17-20, 2016. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, the story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of the "celebrity criminal." Nightclub sensation Velma murders her philandering husband, but she's got Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn, set to defend her. However, when Roxie Hart also winds up in prison for murder, Billy takes on her case as well -- turning her into a media circus of headlines. Neither woman will be outdone in their fight against each other and the public for fame and celebrity. This production is rated PG-13.

Showtimes are as follows: Thursday, Friday & Saturday @7:00pm, Saturday Matinee @2:00pm, Sunday @4:00pm.
Tickets are on sale now! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the R.A.T.S. web page: www.ratstheatre.org

Please note: The Performing Arts wing is currently under construction, but the Auditorium is OPEN. Please park in the north lots (adjacent to Walton Blvd.) and enter the building through the main entrance.

FALL CONFERENCES 2016

Fall Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm and Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. We look forward to meeting parents and guardians and discussing student progress this fall!

CONSTRUCTION CORNER

Please see the video below for an update on our construction!

PTA REFLECTIONS

This year’s Reflection program theme is, What Is Your Story? Tell your story through dance, a short film, a poem or story, an original song, a photo or visual work of art. Pick up a PTA Reflections Entry Form today from the Main Office and return by November 22, 2016.

PTSA & BOOSTER MEETING DATES

Join us for our our next PTSA or Booster Meeting!

PTSA meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
November 10, January 26, March 30, May 11

Band Booster meetings take place at 7:30 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
November 15, January 10, March 14, April 18, May 9

Athletic Booster meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center on the following dates:
October 17, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12

Senior All-Night Party meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. in the RHS Media Center, and the next date is Monday, October 24.

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

Costumes that may be appropriate for home, may not be appropriate for school. With the heightened news media referencing scary clowns, we are respectfully asking that students not wear clown costumes this year.

All costumes must meet the following guidelines:

No masks of any kind.
No blood, violence, gore, or anything that could be perceived as frightening.
No props, to include toy guns, knives, or other weapons.
No liquid or spray accessories, to include colored hair spray or make-up products.
No roller skates, state boards or scooters.
Students must wear shoes.

NEW 3D PRINTER DONATED

The RHS Design and Technology Department is receiving a 3D printer. With the help from Allan Schneck and the Generous donation from 3M through www.donorschoose.or

COLLEGE VISITS

College Reps are coming to RHS! Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to sign up to see their presentation and ask any questions. Please sign up through the Counseling website or stop in our office.